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Founders of Project Hope, Lisa Lane and Susan Sachs join us on the podcast today. Project Hope specializes in providing services to the autism community through various programs. Lisa and Susan share with us why they started Project Hope 25 years ago and how the services provided impact people of all ages. Project Hope Foundation 864-676-0028 projecthopesc.org

What fiduciary liability do you have if you sponsor a retirement plan? If it is you, are you well versed on the fees, investments, and employee education that is supposed to be rendered to your participants. If it is another financial professional, is there a plan document that states they are taking the responsibility off your hands? These are questions that you should be asking as a business owner who sponsors a retirement plan. As confusing as it is, Anthony and Cameron from Ballentine Capital Advisors can help clear the murky water and address your plan specifics in as little as 15 minutes. If any of these questions are concerning, tune it to learn more about your options and next steps to consider. Anthony Colancecco / Cameron Cannon ballentinecapital.com [email protected] / [email protected]

Are you struggling to get engagement on your social media? What about lacking content to post for your business? Caroline Hendrix, owner of 5th Ave. Media can help. Caroline always had an entrepreneurial spirit growing up, and after graduating from Clemson University, decided to turn her passion into a business. 5th Ave. Media offers social media management services to brands and businesses to help them manage their social media accounts, create content, and monitor their KPIs. Caroline talks about how important quality content is and that human elements in your post might even boost results. Tune in to find out how the use of social media can help your business boom. Caroline Hendrix 5th Ave. Media [email protected]

On today's podcast, we sit down with John and Elizabeth Boyette from CMIT Solutions. Technology is one of the most critical aspects of business operations, but also one of the least understood. John and Elizabeth talk about the importance of managed IT solutions and being proactive with your technology. CMIT Solutions 864-322-2948 cmitsolutions.com/greenville

With tax season quickly approaching, do you have a CPA you can turn to for help? Today we get to hear from Brian Johnson, CPA. Brian is a partner at SuggsJohnson which is a leading tax, accounting, and consulting firm in the upstate. Brian tells us why he left a “big 4” accounting firm and how he is able to help make an impact on the clients and families he serves. Brian Johnson, CPA 864-226-0306 suggsjohnson.com

Can you never stick to your New Year’s resolutions? Let Bryan and Cameron with Ballentine Capital Advisors help you set some easy financial resolutions that you can stick to. They help explain why being prepared for the unexpected is so important in today’s crazy world. Other topics of discussion are can you afford to retire, investment strategies, insurance needs, and even strategies for small business owners to consider in the new year. Tune in to learn more about how you can start the new year off on the right foot. Ballentine Capital Advisors 864-322-6046 Ballentinecapital.com

Are you looking for a heating and air company that you can trust? Look no further, Long Heating & Air can help with your HVAC and the preventative maintenance needed to keep your system running all year long. Jason Weaver, service manager with Long Heating & Air tells us about how they serve the entire upstate communities and even Columbia, SC. Tune in to find out how often you should be changing your air filters, why newer homes could be experiencing air quality issues, and why it is important to be cleaning your air filters more frequently if you have pets. Long Heating & Air 864-213-9899 Longheatingandair.com

Today we hear from CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Bryan Ballentine who founded the local financial planning firm Ballentine Capital Advisors. Bryan has always had a knack for helping others and he does it by educating his clients on how to make smart planning decisions. Bryan and his team have over 50 years of combined experience and numerous designations to help them pursue excellence for the families they serve. Be sure to tune in for more information and a few tips about financial planning. Bryan Ballentine Ballentine Capital Advisors ballentinecapital.com

Lucy Hamm and Lila James with Best Version Media joined us on the podcast to talk more about their monthly interactive publications where the readers are the writers. Best Version Media helps connect people and local businesses, giving them a chance to advertise within their local community. They have found that 9/10 people that receive the magazines every month read the content inside. They also use social media to help reinforce the advertisements and increase brand awareness for their clients. Tune in to hear some common misconceptions about print media, as well as details about an upcoming magazine for the Greer community. Best Version Media Lucy Hamm – 803.465.0008 or [email protected] Lila James – 864.630.9931 or [email protected]

Marti Spencer, CEO and Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas joins us on the podcast today! Marti tells us how RMHC started, what they provide right here in the upstate and how we can all be a part of their mission! Ronald McDonald House of the Carolinas 706 Grove Road, Greenville, SC 29605 864-235-0506 www.rmhc-carolinas.org "